Shore Excursion Itinerary NEW ORLE ANS - MEMPHIS VOYAGE
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SHORE EXCURS
T WO EXCUR S I N C LU D ED E XC U R SI O N S Offered at e very port Includes A dmission to select at tr a ctions Completely at yo ur leisure Unlimited C apa cit y Freed om to cr af t yo ur own E xperience
Why our guests love it : “L O V ED T H AT WE WER EN ’ T J U S T S T U CK O N A BU S F OR A F O UR HO UR TO UR .” -Donnie P. “I T WA S GR E AT TO E X PL OR E T H E SE LI T T LE TO W NS ! ” -Sharon W. “ T H E HOP - O N HOP - OFF WA S V ER Y E A S Y. WE L O V ED E X PL OR I N G AT O UR O W N PA CE.” -Karen T.
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Why our guests love it : “L O C A L GUI DE S WER E S O K N O WLED GE A BLE. I LE A R NED S O MU CH ! ” -Linda R. “I N CR EDI BLE E X PER I EN CE - O N CE I N A LI FE T I ME! ” -Phillip S. “MY H U SB A ND A ND I C O ULD B O T H FI ND TO UR S TO FI T O UR I N T ER E S T S.” -Morgan S. *Be certain to reserve Premium Excursions as soon as possible. They are often filled to capacity BEFORE embarkation. Online Pre-Booked reservations will be available for guests until 11:00 AM EST, the Wednesday prior to embarkation.
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HOW TO “HOP- ON HOP- OFF” STEP 1 PRINT YOUR TICKET
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Tap anywhere on the screen to remove the screen saver.
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Select number of guests in your party by selecting + or -
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Choose your desired included tour departure time.
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Catch passes as they fall from below the screen.
STEP 2 BRING YOUR TICKET & HOP-ON!
HEAD OUTSIDE !
About 15 minutes before your chosen departure time, make your way to the buses near the dock!
BOARD THE MOTORCOACH
Hand your tickets to the Shore Excursion Specialist as you board the motorcoach.
EXPLORE AT YOUR LEISURE !
“Hop-Off ” wherever you wish - and “Hop-On” again whenever you feel ready! Buses will depart approximately every 15-30 minutes.
HOP- ON HOP- OFF MAPS DELI V ER ED TO YO UR S TATER O O M !
Every evening, the Hop-On Hop-Off map for the following day will be placed in your stateroom during turndown ser vice. Use this helpful tool to get the most of your next day’s experience in port!
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Thank you for supporting M a p Lthese e g elocal n dtowns by taking advantage of the unique shopping opportunities. DAILY SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES
Keep your eye open for this shopping bag icon throughout the brochure. It will point out where shopping oppor tunities are highlighted for each por t. This infor mation can also be found along the bottom of the Hop-On Hop-Off maps delivered onboard. Shoppin g Opp ort u ni t ie s H GRANDMOTHER’S BUTTONS I PATRICK’S JEWELRY J SAGE HILL SHOP K AUDUBON MARKET L LA VIE BOUTIQUE M MIA SOPHIA FLORIST / ELLIOT PHARMACY
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SHORE EXCUR SION GUIDES
The American Duchess Shore Excursions staff strives to capture the true essence of each port we visit to give you the most authentic immersion into the region. We are constantly working to find the best local guides and historians to share the story of their beloved cities. These independent, local guides will join us on both our Hop-On Hop-Off Tours and Premium Excursions. They will share their knowledge of the port’s history, weaving in their own personal stories and personalities, allowing for an intimate, sometimes unedited, glimpse into the culture and charm of their town. Because these local guides are hired independently, and not employees of American Duchess Shore Excursions, they will not be included in your voyage gratuities. If you believe your guide did a superb job, please feel free to extend a token of your gratitude.
LO C A L GUI DE S & GR AT UI TI E S
AQSC works with many local historians, civic leaders, and tourism professionals to create the most rewarding premium experiences on America’s Rivers. These local guides take pride in their community and are independent par tners of the AQSC Shore Excursions’ staff and drivers. Often times, our staff is asked for guidelines in regards to rewarding (tipping) of local Premium Tour guides. These local guides are not included in your daily gratuity charges. INDUSTRY GRATUITY GUIDELINE: $1.00 / person - Half Day Excursions $2.00 / person - Full Day Excursions Please note that gratuities are never expected, yet are greatly appreciated, and shall never be solicited by our par tners. Generosity is solely at your own discretion.
Thank you in advance!
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Embark on an adventure through a city radiating an eccentric and authen the heart of America. On an exclusive New Orleans narrated driving tou in the comfort of our motorcoach as we glide past some of the most ico of the many authentic eateries. Enjoy a stop to City Park where you will in St. Louis Cemetery #3! A CL O SE THINGS WE WILL SEE: Garden District Mardi Gras Parade Route Jackson Square St. Louis Cathedral
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ntic atmosphere and filled to the brim with history and culture close to ur, experience the city from an intimate first-person perspective. Relax onic attractions in the city! In Jackson Square, grab a bite to eat at one l be served Morning Call coffee and beignets before concluding the day R L O OK THINGS WE WILL DO: Explore the French Quarter Visit City Park Morning Call coffee and beignets at the park St. Louis Cemetery #3
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Check-In Continues If you didn’t check in Sunday at the hotel, be cer tain to do so with our Amer ican Duchess staff. The process is quick and easy, so you can get back to explor ing!
P r e m i u m T o u r D e pa r t s Today’s Pre-Cruise Exper ience depar ts the Roosevelt New Orleans at 10:00 AM. Please meet in the lobby 15 minutes pr ior. This excursion concludes at the Amer ican Duchess.
Explore New orleans After you have checked in and received your transfer time, feel free to continue explor ing New Orleans at your leisure!
V o ya g e S h u t t l e s B e g i n Included shuttles will begin depar ting the Roosevelt New Orleans at 3:00 PM. Please ar r ive 15 minutes pr ior to the time listed on your transfer ticket.
A m e r i c a n D u c h e s s D e pa r t s Welcome aboard! Settle in your home for the next week before the Amer ican Duchess pushes off the dock for the first time at 5:00 PM.
O N B O A R D C R U I S E O R I E N TAT I O N Be cer tain to join our exper t Shore Excur sion Specialists in the Show Lounge this week for an infor mational Or ientation Presentation! They will cover all the included and Premium Excur sion essentials, as well as answer any questions you may still have. Time and date will be listed in the River Times delivered to your stateroom.
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INCLUDED SHORE EXCUR SION: A CLOSER LOOK I N C L U D E D N O T T O WAY P L A N TAT I O N T O U R
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Tour Length: Approximately 45 Minutes Where: just a short walk over the levee at your leisure! Remember! This included tour has been scheduled into the premium excursions offered this day, to allow guests to enjoy both!
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O A K A L L E Y P L A N TAT I O N T O U R 12:0 0 PM - 3:3 0 PM | Pr i ce: $59
A powerful testimony to the rich history of the antebellum south, Oak Alley Plantation invites visitors to explore all facets of her plantation past. This immaculate home was constructed during the height of the sugar industries success in America. The breathtaking Greek-Revival home got its name from the most distinguishing feature, a quarter-mile walkway lined in 300-yearold live oak trees spanning from the levees of the Mississippi River to the entrance of the home. As you explore, discover the history of Jacques and Celina Roman, the plantation owners, whose rich and lavish lifestyle drastically changed over the years they resided in the mansion. A CL O SER L O OK THINGS WE WILL SEE: Sugarcane fields Beautifully manicured gardens
THINGS WE WILL DO: Guided tour through Oak Alley True “Southern-Creole” experience Explore Nottoway Plantation
Arrive at Oak Alley
Combine with included Tour
12:00 PM DEPART
Explore the gift shop
Tour of House & grounds
Tour Nottoway atyour leisure
3:30 PM Arrive back at dock
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Our day begins as we make our way to Nottoway Plantation – a sugar plantation, but different in many ways from Laura! Before heading to Laura we will tour this stunning white mansion, adorned with a quarter mile walkway lined in 300-year-old oak trees. Once at Laura Plantation, we will enter the fascinating world of true Louisiana Creoles who, at this historic site, lived apart from the American mainstream for over 200 years. Explore this unique, woman-run and owned Creole sugar plantation and uncover the compelling history of the family who occupied the home. Then, before making your way back to the dock of the American Duchess! A CL O SER L O OK THINGS WE WILL SEE: Sugarcane fields Beautifully manicured gardens
THINGS WE WILL DO: Guided tour through Laura Plantation True “Southern-Creole” experience Explore Nottoway Plantation
Tour Nottoway Plantation
Combine with included Tour
12:10 AM DEPART
Arrive at Laura Plantation
Free Time to Shop & Explore
4:45 PM Return
Tour of Laura & gift shop
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Today we explore a true Cajun Experience away from the American Duchess. First we will have an opportunity to explore Nottoway Plantation at our leisure. As we travel into plantation country, our local guide will enlighten us on the affluent southern Louisiana lifestyle during the era when cotton was king. After our 45-minute narrated tour of the river, we will arrive in La Place, Louisiana; home to the 250-acre ecosphere called Manchac Swamp. Enjoy the picturesque sights of moss-draped cypress trees and lush, exotic vegetation cover the wetlands as our tour boat navigates the swamp. A CL O SER L O OK THINGS WE WILL SEE: Wildlife native to Louisiana Alligators Scenic Spanish Moss trees
THINGS WE WILL DO: Guided boat tour of the Machnac Swamp Manchac Swamp Gift Shop Explore Oak Alley Plantation
Tour Nottoway at your leisure
Combine with included Tour
11:45 AM DEPART
Manchac Swamp Tour
Arrive at Cajun Pride
4:30 PM Return
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Reminders & Tips WHEN: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, EVERY 30 MINUTES HOW: CHOOSE DEPARTURE TIME AT THE KIOSK ROUTE LENGTH: APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES WHERE: “HOP- ON” JUST OFF THE AMERICAN DUCHESS DOCK TO BEGIN EXPLORING AND “HOP- OFF” AT ANY OF THE INCLUDED STOPS AT YOUR LEISURE! REMEMBER! GUESTS ON TODAY ’S PREMIUM TOUR WILL NOT HAVE TIME FOR BOTH SHORE EXCURSION OFFERINGS
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Today’s experience goes beyond the expectations of a “traditiona with a more personal touch – Rosedown Plantation and Catalpa P operated by the descendants of the original families – the same fam if the family portrait displayed in both plantations can be found!
A CL O SE THINGS WE WILL SEE: Louisiana’s sugar fields Back Roads of Lousiana
Arrive at Rosedown Plantation 8:00 AM DEPART
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al” southern plantation and offers guided tours of two plantations Plantation. Experience two southern plantations that are owned and mily! Pay close attention to each home during the guided tour – see
ER L O OK THINGS WE WILL DO: Rosedown Plantation Catalpa Plantation -Exclusive to American Duchess guests Traditional Southern Sherry farewell History and stories of the ancestors that tie the two plantations together still today
xplore on own time in gift hop Arrive at Catalpa Plantation
Guided tour of Catalpa 12:30 PM Return
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Fe at ured Shopping Opp ort unitie s: Old So u th Tr ading Post Wilson-Holder s Dr ug Company A ntiq ue R ow Collectibles D owntown Shopping District Fr anklin & Commer ce Shopping
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Reminders & Tips WHEN: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, EVERY 15-30 MINUTES HOW: CHOOSE DEPARTURE TIME AT THE KIOSK ROUTE LENGTH: APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES WHERE: “HOP- ON” JUST OFF THE AMERICAN DUCHESS DOCK TO BEGIN EXPLORING AND “HOP- OFF” AT ANY OF THE INCLUDED STOPS AT YOUR LEISURE! REMEMBER!
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T H E S T O RY O F C O T T O N I N T H E A N T E B E L L U M S O U T H 12:3 0 PM - 4:45 PM | Pr i ce: $79
Take a step back into history when cotton was king and plantations dotted the southern back roads of America. Experience a look back into the 1800s and the daily trials of life on a plantation for a slave as we tour a present-day cotton plantation. Frogmore Plantation remains today as a living monument to this truly American textile. Here, experience an inspirational musical performance, beautifully illustrating life on a plantation. For a first-hand look at the last burst of southern opulence before the war brought the cotton baron’s dominance to an end, we’ll tour Longwood Mansion which shows a glimpse of the devastation caused by war and a changing America before returning back to Natchez. A CL O SER L O OK
THINGS WE WILL SEE: Mississippi countryside Cotton fields Modern cotton gin facility
THINGS WE WILL DO: Plantation Chapel from 1800s Live Musical portrayal of slave life Plantation buildings and slave quarters Pick cotton right from the field! Historic cotton gin Plantation Gift Shop Longwood Mansion
Tour Frogmore Plantation
Combine with included Tour
12:30 PM DEPART
Explore Gin Mill
Tour Longwood Mansion
4:45 PM ARRIVAL
Free Time To Shop & Explore
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Enter the lavish parlors of “The Towers” as owner Ginger Hyland offers her warm southern welcome and shares stories of their star-studded past. Just as impressive as her owner, “The Towers” is adorned with extravagant antique furniture, sophisticated draperies and fabric wall coverings, striking vintage window laces, and extraordinary Victorian-era collections. To understand the art of entertaining with truly “Southern” flair, one must indulge in scrumptious hors d’oeuvres prepared by expert local chef, Rene Adams, snacks are served up with southern elegance. A CL O SER L O OK THINGS WE WILL SEE: Home of Ginger Hyland Exquisite decorations
THINGS WE WILL DO: Guided tour of The Towers Homemade hors d’oeuvres and refreshments Recipes to take home and share with family
Arrive at the Towers
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10:00 AM DEPART
Tour the Mansion
Local Chef Demonstration
12:30 PM Return
Enjoy Snacks & Drinks
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Wednesday
St. Francisville
Thursday
Natchez
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Vicksbur
UR SION: A CLOSER LOOK INCLUDED TOUR
Reminders & Tips WHEN: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, EVERY 15-30 MINUTES HOW: CHOOSE DEPARTURE TIME AT THE KIOSK ROUTE LENGTH: APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES WHERE: “HOP- ON” JUST OFF THE AMERICAN DUCHESS DOCK TO BEGIN EXPLORING AND “HOP- OFF” AT ANY OF THE INCLUDED STOPS AT YOUR LEISURE! REMEMBER! GUESTS ON TODAY ’S PREMIUM TOUR WILL NOT HAVE TIME FOR BOTH SHORE EXCURSION OFFERINGS
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Experience the site of the Civil War battle that would become described by President Lincoln as “the key to victory,” the Sie our country and how wars would forever be fought. Join us (the Iron Clad River Boat), 27 state monuments, the Nationa exclusive showing of the film, “Here Brothers Fought!”
A CL O SE THINGS WE WILL SEE: 16-mile tour road through the battlefield Front lines of the Confederate and Union Army 1,300 monuments and markers throughout the grounds The National Cemetary
A r r i v e at V i c ks b u r g Bat t l e f i e l d 8:00 AM M e e t i n S h ow L o u n g e & e n j oy a s h o rt f i l m
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THINGS WE WILL DO: USS Cairo and Museum Illinois State Monument Showing ofVicksburg Battlefield film “Here Brothers Fought” Battlefield Museum and Giftshop
P h o to & M o n u m en t St o p s
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Ex p lo r e t h e U.S.S. Ca i r o
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Fe at ured Shopping Opp ort unitie s: Fa mily D oll ar Store Lina’s Interior s G o odman’s Shop Midtown G o urmets Gif ts & Gatherings
Wednesday
St. Francisville
Thursday
Natchez
WELCOME TO
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UR SION: A CLOSER LOOK INCLUDED TOUR
Reminders & Tips WHEN: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM, EVERY 15 - 20 MINUTES HOW: CHOOSE DEPARTURE TIME AT THE KIOSK ROUTE LENGTH: APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES WHERE: “HOP- ON” JUST OFF THE AMERICAN QUEEN DOCK TO BEGIN EXPLORING AND “HOP- OFF” AT ANY OF THE INCLUDED STOPS AT YOUR LEISURE! REMEMBER! GUESTS ON TODAY ’S PREMIUM TOUR WILL NOT HAVE TIME FOR BOTH SHORE EXCURSION OFFERINGS
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Join us on a journey to Indianola, Mississippi, the hometown of King and how the Delta Region shaped his legacy, the B.B. King M Delta blues. Enjoy a live gospel performance as you enter, followe visit to Club Ebony, an iconic night club built at the end of WW Albert King, and of course – B.B. King.
A CL O SER THINGS WE WILL SEE: Indianola, Mississippi - The hometown of B.B. King Gravesite of B.B. King
A r r i v e at B. B . K i n g M Interpre 1 2: 0 0 P M D E PA RT
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f legendary Blues artist, B.B. King. Built to tell the story of B.B. Museum and Delta Interpretive Center captures the story of the ed by a self-guided tour of the museum. Finish the day off with a WII and featured entertainers such as Ray Charles, Bobby Bland,
R L O OK THINGS WE WILL DO: B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center Visit Club Ebony - Iconic Blues Nightclub Live blues performance Southern snack
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HIGHLIGHTS OF MEMPHIS 8:3 0 A M - 12:0 0 PM | Pr i ce: $69
On this American Duchess excursion, journey to this bustling city of Memphis, Tennessee for the perfect adventure to some of its most iconic attractions. We will begin with a narrated city tour through the city, we will conclude at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where you can stop by the gift shop and spend time in the Memorial Garden.Then we make our way to the famous Peabody Hotel, to enjoy one of Memphis’ more quirky traditions - the Peabody Duck March! After enjoying their adorable waddles, we will conclude at the airport or hotel.
A CL O SER L O OK THINGS WE WILL SEE: Peabody Hotel Beale Street Sun Studio Lorraine Motel WDIA Recording Studio Court Square
THINGS WE WILL DO: Peabody Duck March Memorial Garden St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Memorial Garden St. Jude gift shop
Driving tour of Memphis
8:30 AM DEPART
Peabody Duck March
St. Jude's Children Hospital
12:30 PM Hotel arrival
12:00 PM Airport Arrival
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Natchez
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MEMPHIS CITY TOUR INCLUDING THE GRACELAND MANSION 8:0 0 A M - 12:3 0 PM | Pr i ce: $9 9
Experience the town that “The King” called home on a guided journey through Memphis! At The Graceland Mansion discover distinctly “Elvis” rooms such as the famous “Jungle Room,” an homage to “The King’s” love for Hawaii, featuring green shagged carpets, exotically carved woodwork, and a Polynesian feel. View “Vernon’s Office,” where Elvis’ father, Vernon Presley, managed his career, as well as the Trophy Building and Racquetball Building, where you will find hundreds of awards and accolades, received throughout his career as well as those awarded posthumously. Next on the Memphis experience, enjoy a narrated journey through the “Music City” to conclude our day in Memphis. A CL O SER L O OK THINGS WE WILL SEE: Sun Studio Peabody Hotel National Civil Rights Building Beale Street St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
THINGS WE WILL DO: Graceland with Self-Guided Ipad Tour -The Jungle Room -Vernon’s Office -Trophy Building -Racquetball Building -Meditation Garden Narrated Memphis City Driving Tour
Driving tour of Memphis 8:00 AM DEPART
Graceland Mansion Tour
Arrive at Graceland
1:00 PM Hotel arrival
12:30 PM Airport arrival
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Vicksburg
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Greenville
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URSIONS P R E M I U M E XC U RS I O N :
T H E E LV I S E X P E R I E N C E
I N C L U D I N G A C C E S S PA S S T O G R A C E L A N D A N D E X C L U S I V E G U I D E D EXC U RS I O N T H RO U G H M EM P H I S W I T H LO CA L M U S I CA L I C O N
7:3 0 A M - 12:45 PM | Pr i ce: $129 *UPGRADED GRACELAND INCLUSIONS: -State-of-the-art Ipad Tour -Graceland Mansion -The Jungle Room -Vernon's Office -Trophy Building -Racquetball Building -Meditation Garden -Elvis Presley Car Museum -Elvis' custom Airplanes -Elvis: The Entertainer Career Showcase -Elvis Discover Exhibits
Weave your way through the streets of Memphis towards its heart and soul – Beale Street, where local icon, “Memphis Jones” will become our personal walking tour guide! Then, at Graceland, custom crafted and state-of-the art iPads will help guide your way through each room, providing thoughtful narration by actor and Elvis enthusiast, John Stamos as well as personal commentary by Elvis’ daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. This platinum experience will include all of the most sought-after exhibits*!
A CL O SER L O OK exclusive Beale St. tour 7:30 AM DEPART
Platinum Graceland Complex Tour
Arrival to Graceland
THINGS WE WILL SEE: Elvis Statue Beale Street W.C. Handy Park Sun Studio Peabody Hotel National Civil Rights Building St. Jude Children’s Hospital
1:15 PM Hotel Arrival
12:45 PM Airport Arrival THINGS WE WILL DO: Graceland with Self-Guided Ipad Tour ALL King’s Memphis Tour inclusions AND access to ALL Graceland Complex sites* Walking Beale Street Tour with “Local Music Legend” Narrated Memphis City Driving Tour
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DISEMBARKATION DAY OVERVIEW A m e r i c a n D u c h e s s D o c ks The Amer ican Duchess will dock for the very last time this voyage at 5:00 AM in Memphis, Tennessee. Until next time!
P r e m i u m T o u r D e pa r t s The Elvis Exper ience will depar t at 7:30 AM, Memphis City Tour Including Graceland Mansion will depar t at 8:00 AM and Highlights of Memphis will depar t at 8:30 AM. Please meet in the Show Lounge about 15 minutes pr ior
A i r p o r t T r a n s f e r D e pa r t s Direct transfers to the Memphis Inter national Airpor t will depar t the Amer ican Duchess at 8:00 AM and ar r ive at approximately 8:30 AM.
H o t e l T r a n s f e r D e pa r t s Direct transfers to the Peabody Memphis will depar t the Amer ican Duchess at 9:15 AM and ar r ive at approximately 9:45 AM.
Explore Memphis! Guests who are continuing their stay in Memphis, Tennessee can begin explor ing all the sites and attractions at their leisure once at the hotel.
O N B O A R D D I S E M B A R K TA L K Be cer tain to join our exper t Shore Excur sion Specialists onboard for an infor mational presentation on how to disembark the Amer ican Duchess. This will ensure you get to your final destination stress free! Time and date will be listed in the River Times delivered to your stateroom.
For information or to book your Shore Excursions, please call 1-888-966-0938 or visit www.ReserveMyExcursions.com (For an instant confirmation)
Reservation Agents are available Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Symbol Legend Riding in a Motorcoach. Walking Optional
American Duchess Exclusive
Walking up to 1/2 Mile on level ground
Luxury Motorcoach Transportation Included
Moderate walking, steps and/or uneven surfaces
Scenic Tour
Uneven surfaces and hills, more than average walking
Light Refreshments Included
Historical Significance
Meal Included
Musical Performance Included
Shopping Opportunity Included
Local Guide
Staff Favorite
Indicates there is enough time to enjoy both the Included and Premium tours
Disclaimer American DuchessÂŽ included shore excursions are available to all American Duchess guests and are capacity controlled and subject to availability. All included and premium shore excursions are subject to availability and may not be available at time of booking. All tours are subject to maximum and minimum capacities and tours may be canceled in the event that minimum capacities are not met. Total passenger counts for each tour are required for logistical reasons. Cancellations within 36 hours of tour departure are not refundable. Each tour description offers tour length and activity level, please pay special attention to these details when booking. Tour departure times, inclusions, prices and activity level are subject to change; please reference your ticket, the departure kiosk and the daily TV presentation for more information on your specific tour. In most cases, tours will operate in all weather conditions and refunds will not be offered for inclement weather. During local and national holidays or weekends some attractions and facilities may be operating under modified hours of operations or may not be open to the public. In such instances, American Duchess shore excursions will make every effort to minimize negative impact on guests and will offer an alternative when applicable or if available. Early pre-booking is strongly encouraged. Tours are generally available 6 months prior to cruise departure and not all premium excursions are available for pre-booking online. Check with your Shore Excursion Specialist when onboard for any additional tours or changes to pre-booked tours. American Duchess shore excursions has made every effort to notify guests with mobility issues of handicapped accessibility at the stops and attractions along the Hop-on Hop-off route as well as premium excursions. Because of the historic and general nature of some of the attractions, handicapped accessibility may be limited to the first floor or outside grounds only. In some instances there is no handicapped accessibility to the attractions. Complete or partial refunds will not be issued for portions of tours or attractions with accessibility limitations. Post-Cruise tours may include more than one final destination. In some instances guests will experience up to three stops to allow guests to exit the motorcoaches at a second hotel or airport.